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Mar 19 2025HEALTH

Iga Nephropathy Foundation's 20 Years of Impact: A Closer Look

The IgA Nephropathy Foundation has been a key player in the fight against IgA nephropathy for two decades. It all began in 2004 when a couple, driven by their son's diagnosis, decided to fill a gaping hole in the medical community's knowledge about this rare kidney disease. At that time, information

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Mar 19 2025HEALTH

The Heart's Global Echo

Echocardiography is a big word. But it's just a fancy name for using sound waves to create pictures of the heart. It's like giving the heart an ultrasound. It's a non-invasive way to check how the heart is working. This is important because the heart is a muscle. It pumps blood around the body.

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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

A Mother's Fight: The Target Arrest That Sparked Outrage

A mother of four was taken into custody by immigration officials. Jeanette Vizguerra was arrested outside her workplace at a Target store in Aurora. Her arrest has sparked a heated debate about immigration policies and political persecution. Vizguerra is well-known in Colorado for her advocacy work

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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

A Weekend of Chaos: The Alien Enemies Act in Action

A dramatic weekend unfolded, centered around the use of an old law to deport immigrants. The Alien Enemies Act, a law from the 18th century, was suddenly brought into the spotlight. This law was used to deport hundreds of immigrants, mainly from Venezuela, to a prison in El Salvador. The events that

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

Heart Health: The Mind-Body Connection After a Heart Attack

Heart attacks are serious events that can change a person's life forever. After a heart attack, doctors often tell patients to make big changes to their lifestyle. This can include eating better, exercising more, and avoiding bad habits like smoking. These changes can help improve a person's heal

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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

Local Control: The New Twist in Colorado's Tipped Wages Debate

The Colorado House Finance Committee recently voted on a bill that has sparked intense debate. The bill, HB25-1208, initially aimed to reduce base wages for tipped employees. However, after a lengthy process involving multiple amendments and intense discussions, the bill underwent a significant tran

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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Why America's Education System Is Under Threat

The United States is facing a significant challenge to its education system. Recent plans to reduce the staff of the Department of Education (DOE) by half, from around 4, 100 to 2, 800, are more than just a budget cut. This move is part of a broader push to weaken federal oversight in education, whi

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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Time to Rethink Federal Education Control

The federal government has been meddling in education for far too long. Education has always been a responsibility of states and local communities. Yet, Washington, D. C. , has been calling the shots for decades, often with lackluster results. It's high time to have a serious talk about scaling back

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Mar 17 2025SPORTS

A New Chapter for Fort St. James Martial Arts

A local martial arts club is making big moves in the community. Fort St. James Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has just shifted to a new spot on the main strip in Fort St. James, B. C. This is a big deal because it shows how much the club has grown in just three years. The move was a team effort, with students

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Mar 17 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Split Water Using Light

A team of researchers recently developed a unique material that can split water into hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide using just visible light. This isn't just any material, though. It's a special kind of framework made from organic molecules. This framework has a clever design that helps it do its

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